Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
0372BC
RGB
3, 114, 188
HSL
204, 97%, 37%
HSB
204, 98%, 74%
CMYK
98, 39, 0, 26
LAB
46, -5, -47
LCH
46, 48, 263
OKLCH
0.54, 0.14, 248
XYZ
15, 16, 50
LUV
46, -28, -69
HWB
204, 1%, 26%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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